
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Quick info
About Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
On Randolph Street in Chicago, Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe serves brunch across a menu of 96 dishes. The Berry Bliss Pancakes come stacked with fresh berries and cream, alongside the Buttermilk Pancakes for those who prefer a plainer stack. The cafe operates on a walk-in basis only, with no reservations taken, and a wait is common, particularly on weekend mornings. Outdoor seating is available, giving guests the option to eat outside when weather allows. High chairs are on hand for families with young children, and the entrance is step-free for those with mobility needs. The kitchen runs daily during daytime hours only, and dishes are also available for takeaway or delivery for anyone eating off site. The cafe sits across the street from Millennium Park.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid multi-storey car park · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
96 dishes · mains $7–23- Chocolate Raspberry Yogurt$15.00
- Napa Valley Fig Omelet$22.00
- Falafel Benedict$21.00
- White Chocolate Raspberry Mocha Pancakes$21.00
- Medi Bowl$22.00
- Buttermilk Pancakes$16.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention berry bliss pancakes, brisket skillet, cinnamon roll pancakes and breakfast panini.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention berry bliss pancakes, brisket skillet, cinnamon roll pancakes and breakfast panini.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the Berry Bliss Pancakes, praised as light and fluffy with a rich berry mascarpone filling. Close behind are the skillets, including the Denver, Butcher Block and garden versions, and the slow-roast brisket hash, with the cinnamon roll pancakes, brioche French toast and breakfast panini also earning mentions. Portions are called huge, and several split dishes or couldn't finish half. Lines come up repeatedly, though many say the check-in system seats people quickly, and one reviewer credits the hosts outside for staying calm with a frustrated crowd. The main complaints are cost and a few misses on specific dishes. Some call the prices high for breakfast, one reviewer found the brisket grilled cheese lacked barbecue sauce, and others described a dry waffle, Nutella crepes with no Nutella, and too many chocolate chips on the cookie dough waffles. One reviewer said staff pressed them to leave at least five times within 40 minutes, while others describe servers as friendly and attentive, including toward their kids.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the Berry Bliss Pancakes, praised as light and fluffy with a rich berry mascarpone filling. Close behind are the skillets, including the Denver, Butcher Block and garden versions, and the slow-roast brisket hash, with the cinnamon roll pancakes, brioche French toast and breakfast panini also earning mentions. Portions are called huge, and several split dishes or couldn't finish half. Lines come up repeatedly, though many say the check-in system seats people quickly, and one reviewer credits the hosts outside for staying calm with a frustrated crowd. The main complaints are cost and a few misses on specific dishes. Some call the prices high for breakfast, one reviewer found the brisket grilled cheese lacked barbecue sauce, and others described a dry waffle, Nutella crepes with no Nutella, and too many chocolate chips on the cookie dough waffles. One reviewer said staff pressed them to leave at least five times within 40 minutes, while others describe servers as friendly and attentive, including toward their kids.
Featured reviews
- Maresah Ramos
“The signature blueberry pancakes were the star of the show!! They are so fluffly and Deli! The food was good, the coffee and mocha coffee was good, maybe the only thing that I didnt like was it was so many tables and almost no room but it’s totally understandable with the flavors and menu they got! Again the blueberry pancakes are the ones making me coming back :) !!!”
- Grace
“I was a little worried this place might be a tourist trap at first because the line was out the door, but I was completely wrong! They did a great job handling the crowd and got everyone seated surprisingly quickly. I ordered the cookie dough waffles, and they were SO good! My only complaint was the amount of chocolate chips. There were way too many for my taste, and I ended up scraping off probably 75% of them. Other than that, the waffles were delicious! Overall, the food was amazing, and if I ever find myself back in Chicago, I would definitely come here again!”
- Waqas Aftab
“If I could give this place more than five stars, I would. I have been here several times now, and it consistently exceeds expectations. The real star of the show, and the reason we keep coming back, is the wild berry pancakes. They are …”
- Sarah Cline
“Great little spot that was bigger than it looks from outside. Outdoor seating is also available. We had no wait for a table, fast and friendly service, and great meals. None of us finished what we ordered!”
- Carlene Faupel
“This place was great. We arrived around noon and it was packed, we waited about 5-10 minutes for a table. It was a nice day to eat outside in the shade. We got each got a skillet and I upgraded my side of pancakes to the Blueberry danish pancakes for $3. It was worth it, so good! The amount of food I got, my husband and I could’ve probably shared! It was only because of the high reviews on Google Maps, that we went there, thanks to all the reviewers before me!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Pancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Has outdoor seating
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 2
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid street parking
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Offerings· 4
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Planning· 1
- Usually has a wait
- Highlights· 4
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Serves local speciality
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildberry Pancakes & CafeGood for kids | 4.69,798 | — | $20–30 | berry bliss pancakes, brisket skillet, cinnamon roll pancakes |
| Siena TavernReservations | 4.64,941 | 0.5 mi | $30–60 | vodka rigatoni, burrata, tiramisu |
| Crying TigerReservations | 4.81,764 | 0.5 mi | $50–100 | crying tiger dessert, lobster pad thai, pork belly |
| Havana GrillGood for kids · Reservations | 4.52,305 | 0.6 mi | $20–30 | carne asada, ropa vieja, mojitos |
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